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08-10-2009, 10:13 PM | #1 |
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It's Time For New Tires!!
So its about time for some new tires on the Yaris. We are nearing 65,000 miles on the stock tires and are in the market for some new ones. Any suggestions on a new tire? Right now we are leaning towards the Yokohama AVID TRZ or the Touring-S due to high reviews on Tire Rack and of course, the low price.
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08-10-2009, 10:43 PM | #2 |
Traded up!
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I just got new tires last week. They're Michelin Harmony 185/60/15. So far I really like them, I find them to grip the road very well, especially on the fun on-ramps. I chose them over the Yokohama Avid TRZ as the Michelin's have more treadwear. The price was only a $2 difference between the two.
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08-11-2009, 12:25 AM | #3 | |
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08-11-2009, 02:08 AM | #4 | |
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08-11-2009, 11:48 AM | #5 |
Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007
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Man, I'm envious... I got 22,000 miles out of my OEM Potenzas; mind you, I drive a mail delivery route, so there is LOTS of starting, stopping and maneuvering in every mile...
Wanted Coopers (anyone had experience there?), but settled for Hankook (Korean); I don't expect great things out them. |
08-11-2009, 02:31 PM | #6 |
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do you have the bridgestone Potenza stock? I have 33k miles so far... and think I might be able to make it to 50k (if it doesn't snow next winter).... Might have to buy tires sooner simple due to snow issues otherwise.
I had cooper tires on my mazda.... they were ok.... can't remember exactly what size or type I had on tho, that was a few years ago. |
08-11-2009, 04:52 PM | #7 | |
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08-11-2009, 05:43 PM | #8 |
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maxxis ma-z1 ftw. excellent tires and and even better price!
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08-11-2009, 07:12 PM | #9 |
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08-11-2009, 11:24 PM | #10 |
SIPNDEW
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i believe mine were 84 a tire for a 205/55/16 and they have awesome wet grip and better dry.
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08-11-2009, 11:29 PM | #11 |
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Thanks, guys, I'll check out the Coopers...
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08-12-2009, 12:24 PM | #12 | |
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be glad you didn't get the coopers, we put them on the wifes car nd we hated them, road noise was unreal and traction in the wet really sucked !! |
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08-12-2009, 12:41 PM | #13 |
Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Augustine, FL
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Yokohama FTW. I've run all different types over the years and I prefer the Yok's to anything else.
The only thing I recommend is running a set of winter tires and summer tires. Even if you want all-seasons for the warmer months running real winter tires in the winter will save you all kinds of aggravation in the long run. |
08-12-2009, 01:02 PM | #14 |
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We sell probably 15-20 sets of tires per week, so I have had a chance to see just about everything out there tire wise. I recomment the avid trz's UNEQUIVOCALLY. they are an AWESOME tire, not too pricey. keep 'em aligned and rotated and they will wear very well. We have never ever ever had a single comeback on a yokohama tire. I've never sold harmony's on a yaris, but on camrys we havent had great luck. I list avid trz in 185/65r15 at 83.95 ea harmony's at 107 |
08-12-2009, 01:31 PM | #15 |
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08-12-2009, 02:04 PM | #16 |
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The CS4 Touring T? They're a premium touring tire known for low noise, long life and smooth ride.
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08-12-2009, 06:12 PM | #17 | |
Yes- I fit in it.
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I'm surprised it doesn't have a pull-start ! |
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08-13-2009, 12:51 PM | #18 |
Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Augustine, FL
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[QUOTE=yaris prime;367439]What kind of winter tires do you like?[/QUOTE
Dunlop Graspics have been great for me. Blizzaks are nice too. |
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